STAY SOMEPLACE DIFFERENT FOR YOUR NEXT ROMANTIC VACATION

Why settle for the same old accommodation when it comes to spending those magical moments with your partner?

When did you fall in love with your partner again? Was it when you two went hiking through a pine forest; soaked in the joys of a couple’s massage; or when you volunteered as a team at an animal rescue centre to heal injured animals with love and care?

Nomadic couples couldn’t agree more with the popular adage: ‘Couples that travel together, stay together.’

Over the years, there has been a growing trend among Indian couples to break away from plain vanilla tours and invest in experiential travel to bond better. And this trend is increasingly catching up with their choice of accommodation too, in order to make the travel experience even better. In fact, a survey by Makemytrip, one of India’s leading online travel companies, has found that 55 per cent of the respondents switched from booking a hotel to an alternative accommodation property – such as a villa, apartment or homestay – during their last trip. And what’s more, findings have further revealed that people travelling with their partners (21 per cent) prefer to stay at alternative accommodation over other options.

While an all-inclusive package offers a stay with comforts that makes your holiday a memorable one, choosing an alternative accommodation provides more ways to connect with your partner. What makes these vacation rentals special for a romantic break is that they offer unhindered privacy and exclusive access to amenities, such as a pool, hot tub, kitchenette and so on. So, be it a long break or a special occasion to celebrate with your partner, these accommodation choices offer all the ingredients to make your romantic getaway super exciting.

With the holiday season only weeks away, Makemytrip brings you these top-of-the-line accommodation options that will make your romantic vacation unforgettable.

This modern Indo-portuguese-style villa boasts some of the most spectacular views of Candolim and its surrounds. Luxuriate by the pool or park yourselves in the pleasant sit-out area to watch the sunset (with your loved one) while sipping on your choice of beverage.

Nature-loving couples are in for a treat at this wooden chalet nestled in an apple orchard. This boutique property boasts a glass façade that affords 360-degree glacier views. The four bedrooms offer alpine cosiness at its finest; and there is also a jacuzzi to relax in while soaking in the splendid mountain views.